September 3-9, 2018
FFYF in the News
National
- Teachers Are the Key to Quality Education
U.S. News & World Report - The Starting Line: Behind a Push by Foundations to Expand Access to Childcare in Their Cities
Inside Philanthropy - The Keys to Student Success Include Starting Early and Following Through
Education Week - What the 2017 Census Data Won’t Show About Families Struggling in the Trump Economy
Center for American Progress - Young kids are being shuffled from one activity to another — in school and out. Why that’s bad for them.
The Washington Post - Free play is great for kids. Now pediatricians say so
The Sacramento Bee
California
- Corporate landlords want to take away child care from SF families
San Francisco Examiner
Colorado
- Demand for Morgan County child care outweighs supply
Fort Morgan Times
Florida
- Petersburg tries new strategy to target early education in Midtown
Tampa Bay Times - If we close the academic achievement gap, kids and community will reap the rewards
Miami Herald
Illinois
- Early childhood educators miffed at kindergarten readiness data released by state
Peoria Star - One Hope United Helps Parents with Head Start Program
Lawndale News - Mayor Emanuel pushes for full-day pre-K after he leaves office
WGN-TV
Louisiana
- Limping along’: Louisiana should focus on child care for youngest children, expert says
The Advocate
Maryland
- Washington County Public Schools pre-K students receive dozens of books through grant
Herald Mail Media
Minnesota
- USDA: Child Care Is 3rd Largest Expense For Families
CBS Minnesota
Missouri
- Head Start Centers Help Parents
KOAM-TV
New Hampshire
- New study documents shortage of childcare options in Upper Valley
My Champlain Valley
New Mexico
- Proposal: Set aside $43M a year for pre-K in New Mexico
Santa Fe New Mexican - IN FOCUS: How NM And Districts Are Facing Early Childhood, Rural Education Challenges
KRWG-FM
New York
- Cuomo announces $15M for expanded pre-K programs
WHEC-TV - NYC’s Early Childhood Mental Health Network Helps Young Children Thrive
New York Family
North Dakota
Ohio
- More preschool kids in Cleveland are ready for kindergarten than in previous years, study says
News 5
Oklahoma
- Oklahoma Awarded Grant To Increase Equity Among Young Children
KWTV - Schlomach: Oklahoma’s pre-K – spending a lot for less
The Journal Record
Texas
- Finding child care for special-needs children challenging
San Antonio Express-News
Virginia
- Virginia first lady Pamela Northam promotes early childhood education in visits to local schools
The Winchester Star
Wisconsin
- Juneau County child care costs to decrease=
Juneau County Star-Times